Question

Influenza is an example of a droplet infection that is transmitted by large droplets. Therefore, droplet precautions are required, which include wearing a surgical mask within 3 feet of the patient and maintaining hand hygiene during the assessment. While reviewing the patient's medical report, the nurse does not need to wear gloves. The patient should be placed in an airborne infection isolation room to prevent airborne infections. Contact precautions require a gown and gloves.

a. true
b. false

Answer 1

The statement about influenza transmission and precautions is partially true: influenza is primarily a droplet infection, but does not typically require an airborne infection isolation room. Contact precautions involve wearing a gown and gloves when necessary.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement influenza is transmitted by large droplets, and therefore droplet precautions are required, which include wearing a surgical mask within 3 feet of the patient and maintaining hand hygiene, is true. However, the statement that the patient should be placed in an airborne infection isolation room is false. Influenza is primarily spread through respiratory droplets, but it can also spread through airborne transmission under certain circumstances. Standard infection control practices for influenza include droplet precautions but do not necessarily require airborne infection isolation rooms unless certain aerosol-generating procedures are performed. Contact precautions like wearing a gown and gloves would be necessary if there is a high risk of contact with respiratory secretions or contaminated surfaces.